Collection: Alligator Shoes

What Are Exotic Shoes? Alligator vs. Crocodile

"Exotic" refers to footwear made from skins beyond traditional calfskin. For luxury shoes, the focus is on skins prized for their texture, durability, and rarity. Here is the simple distinction:

Alligator

• Texture & Style: Known for its luxurious look, soft and flexible feel, and strength. 
• Exclusive: Alligator leather is rarer, making it a true investment piece and a powerful status symbol.
• Symmetrical: Stands out due to its sleek, uniform, and naturally symmetrical pattern

Crocodile

• Texture & Style: A more durable and rugged feel. 
• More Accessible: Crocodile leather is sourced from multiple regions globally, making it a more accessible option for those seeking genuine exotic skin footwear.
• Pattern Style: Features larger, less regular scale patterns than alligator. 

Lizard Skin

• Texture: Characterized by its small, intricate, and tightly detailed scale pattern.
• Style: Provides a sleek, polished finish.

Genuine Ostrich Leg 

• Texture: Features a bold pattern with smaller scales
• Style: Provides a visually dramatic and rugged texture feel
• Flexibility: A harder/stiffer leather option

Genuine Ostrich Skin

• Texture: Has large, prominent bumps all over the skin, softer compared to Ostrich Leg
• Flexibility: Known for its supple, lightweight feel

Your Trusted, Authentic Source 

Pelle Line guarantees that all of our alligator skin is ethically and legally sourced from farms operating under strict regulatory oversight. Every pair is eligible to receive a CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) certificate upon request, verifying its legal origin and compliance with international conservation laws. 

How To Style Your Alligator Shoes

• Simple But Powerful Statement: Your Alligator shoes are a statement alone, so let them command the room.
• All Black Attire: Try keeping it timeless with an impeccably tailored ensemble, like tuxedos and suits.
• Color Schemes: 

Care Tips

Alligator skin requires special attention to maintain its luster and longevity.

• Cleaning: Gently wipe away dust with a soft, dry cloth. Never use traditional leather cleaners or solvents.
• Conditioning: Use a specialized, neutral exotic leather conditioner every few months. Apply sparingly and buff lightly; this prevents the scales from drying out and cracking.
• Storage: Store your alligator shoes with cedar shoe trees to absorb moisture. Keep them in a cool, dry place, ideally in their dust bags.

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: What makes alligator leather more expensive than crocodile?

A: Alligator is a more rare leather than crocodile because it is solely from the American alligator compared to crocodile skins which are sourced from multiple regions.